CGHOF (China Gas Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.76 (As of Sep. 2025) — 178% Above Median

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CGHOF China Gas Holdings Ltd CGHOF
53 GF Score
Price $0.95
GF Value $0.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Gas Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Gas Holdings CGHOF -3.14% 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.76 as of Sep. 2025, which is 178% above its 10-year median of 3.51. GuruFocus rates CGHOF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Gas Holdings ranks worse than 89.33% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

China Gas Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $2,836 Mil. China Gas Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $5,264 Mil. China Gas Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $830 Mil. China Gas Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 9.76.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Gas Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CGHOF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51   Med: 3.51   Max: 10.37
Current: 10.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Gas Holdings was 10.37. The lowest was 2.51. And the median was 3.51.

CGHOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
89.33% of 450 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.99 vs CGHOF: 10.37

China Gas Holdings  (OTCPK:CGHOF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


China Gas Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Gas Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Gas Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

China Gas Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

China Gas Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.89 5.73 6.14 6.04 10.37

China Gas Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.20 8.10 9.31 9.76 10.44

CGHOF vs ATO, NI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, China Gas Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


China Gas Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Gas Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Gas Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Gas Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

China Gas Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2720.587 + 5053.228) / 1286.639
=6.04

China Gas Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2835.521 + 5264.443) / 829.968
=9.76

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.76 mean?
China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.76 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Gas Holdings. This is 178% above median its historical median of 3.51. Over the past decade, China Gas Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.51 to 10.37. According to the industry distribution chart, China Gas Holdings ranks #402 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is China Gas Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Gas Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.76 is 178% above median its 10-year median of 3.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 10.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. China Gas Holdings' value of 9.76 is 144.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Gas Holdings ranks #402 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Gas Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Gas Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Gas Holdings ranks #402 out of 450 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places China Gas Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. China Gas Holdings' value of 9.76 is 144.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China Gas Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.51 to 10.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.51 vs. the industry median of 3.99, China Gas Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.99, based on 450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Gas Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.76 is 144.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Gas Holdings. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Gas Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.76, which is 178% above median its own 10-year median of 3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Gas Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.91, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.76, which is 178% above median its 10-year median of 3.51 and 144.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.99. China Gas Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Gas Holdings (CGHOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.76 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.91. GuruFocus considers China Gas Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CGHOF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.76 (178% above median its 10-year median of 3.51)
  • GF Value™: $0.91 vs. price of $0.95 (4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 144.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#402 of 450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CGHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Gas Holdings Business Description

Address 188 Meiyuan Road, China Gas Building, Luohu District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN
China Gas Holdings is involved in the wholesale and retail businesses of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas in China. As of fiscal 2025 (ended March 31, 2025), the group had secured a total of 662 piped gas concessions and 488 compressed natural gas/liquefied natural gas refilling stations for vehicles in China. In total, CGH has connected 48.5 million residential households and achieved a penetration rate of 72.9%.
53GF Score

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